If we endure all things patiently and with gladness, thinking on the sufferings of our Blessed Lord, and bearing all for the love of Him: herein is perfect joy.
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Jesus is happy to come with us, as truth is happy to be spoken, as life to be lived, as light to be lit, as love is to be loved, as joy to be given, as peace to be spread.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the joy found in various aspects of life, suggesting that positive emotions and actions are naturally aligned with truth and love.
Francis of Assisi expresses the intrinsic happiness that accompanies truth, life, light, love, joy, and peace. The quote reflects the idea that these virtues and emotions are not only essential parts of human experience but also should be embraced and shared freely, suggesting a deep interconnectedness between them.
Themes
TruthLifeLoveJoyPeaceHappiness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of love in community service.
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